Gitea Act Runner vs Jenkins
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted ci/cd & build options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Gitea Act Runner
CI/CD runner for Gitea Actions
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Jenkins
Extensible open-source automation server for CI/CD
| Feature | Gitea Act Runner | Jenkins |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CI/CD & Build | CI/CD & Build |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, bare-metal, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 800 | ★ 26,434 |
| First released | 2023 | 2011 |
| Replaces | GitHub Actions | CircleCI |
Why pick each one
Choose Gitea Act Runner if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Gitea Act Runner or Jenkins better?
Neither is universally better. Jenkins has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Gitea Act Runner and Jenkins free and open-source?
Yes. Gitea Act Runner is licensed under MIT and Jenkins under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gitea Act Runner and Jenkins with Docker?
Gitea Act Runner: yes. Jenkins: yes.